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 * Ancient Egypt Architecture and Math **

Most historians agree that the Egyptians were the first builders known to man. Their building laid the ground for future civilizations. Egyptians were able to depict verticle lines, angles and straight edges and used these principles as their tools for building. Builders were very precise in the way they cut and arranged the blocks for building pyramids. A famous example of their precision is the Giza pyramid. The pyramid's four angles tilt at 51 and 52 degrees facing the original four directions.

The geometric principles of triangles were often applied to establish Egypt’s famous pyramids. Three triangles in particular were used: the 3-4-5, the equilateral, and the “Egyptian” or “8:5” triangle.



Some of the same principles of mathematics used today were used even before 2500 bc. Along with geometry, mathematic texts show Egyptians were able to solve word problems and understand fractions, also. The Egyptians' use of mathematics shows their intelligence and understanding of geometry and arithmetic. The impressive buildings they created are still admired by the world.

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